| Purpose: |
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Under general direction researches and analyzes scientific, policy, procedural, and regulatory developments related to climate change in order to develop programs |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Designs; develops; coordinates; implements; and evaluates educational or outreach programs, plans or procedures that promote climate protection awareness and initiatives.
- Analyzes and distills climate-related research findings to inform or make recommendations on program structure or program delivery to City leadership and other stakeholders.
- Proposes new or modify existing programs involving the use of traditional and alternative fuels, transportation of goods, and other factors relating to climate and climate protection.
- Coordinates and manages educational or outreach events, small projects, contracts, marketing, and on-line literature content to promote climate protection awareness and initiatives.
- Researches climate change policies, best practices, and environmental legislation to makes recommendations for climate protection, air quality, or environmental management initiatives.
- Prepares studies, reports, memoranda, briefs, or other written materials on climate protection to inform customers, City leadership, and other stakeholders.
- Provides analytical support for policy briefs and program development related to climate change, resource conservation, renewable energy, energy efficiency, or climate change.
- Reviews existing policies or legislation to identify impacts on existing climate or environmental policy.
- Prepares grant applications to obtain funding for programs related to climate change, environmental management, or sustainability
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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None.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, policies, and procedures covering environmental regulations.
- Knowledge of climate change and measures to address climate change.
- Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws.
- Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
- Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in planning and organizing.
- Skill in the use of computers and related software.
- Ability to develop project plans, goals, objectives, and schedules.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with city employees and the public.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Environmental Science, Marketing, Natural Science, Social Science, or a related field plus four (4) years of related experience.
- Master's degree in an Environmental Science, Marketing, Natural Science, Social Science, Public Administration, or a related field plus two (2) years of related experience.
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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None.
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